Senior Credential Evaluator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Credential Evaluation Supervisor, Teacher and Leadership Certification, the Senior Credential Evaluator is responsible for the certification of teachers in compliance with Department legislation, regulations and policies to ensure that the certification process is carried out in a fair and equitable manner.

Responsibilities:

• Development and application of assessment standards, principles, and methodologies.
• Research and assessment of credentials for certification.
• Provide input regarding policy, legislation changes, day-to-day operations, and timely issues regarding teacher certification and employability.
• Provide expertise on national and international credentials to stakeholder groups, including employers, post-secondary institutions, and other teacher licensing bodies.
• Lead and manage collaborative initiatives with stakeholders.
• Ensure that all teacher applicants with offers of employment present acceptable credentials and have the proper teaching authority to be in the classroom in keeping with the Education Act.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:

• Agility: This position is critical to teacher certification processes, and supports certification process to the best of known and current legislated timelines and 
  goals, while also anticipating and pivoting to alternate plans in response to an ever-changing environment.
• Build Collaborative Environments: This position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to inform and actively share information across the department. This position creates opportunities for sharing and interacts with all stakeholders in an open, honest, and non-defensive way. The position also understands, considers, and respects the impacts that differences may have before taking action.
• Creative Problem Solving: This position will be expected to solve problems through a thorough review of a wide variety of data sources, including offering options that evaluates the alternatives and considers the implications of proposed solutions.
• Drive for Results: This position will identify areas of improvement and suggest efficiencies and implement them as needed. It will also align the work of the unit to the department's business plan, mandate items and adhere to legislated timelines and requirements.
• Systems Thinking: This position involves a consistent review and analysis of the effectiveness of both policy and communication as it pertains to teacher certification. It is important to have a confident working knowledge of policy, legislation and its components.

Qualifications

University graduation in Arts or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Requirements:

• Strong and thorough understanding of national and international education systems and teacher certification assessment standards.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a continuously changing environment and within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, partners and clients.
• A high degree of knowledge and confidence in using technology.
• Understanding of the principles of administrative justice and procedural fairness.

Assets

• Minimum of two years full-time experience in the evaluation of foreign educational credentials.
• Ability to speak and read French.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Notes

This competition is for a permanent position based in Edmonton, offering a work schedule of Monday to Friday, totaling 36.25 hours per week.

Candidates must submit a cover letter and resume that succinctly demonstrates their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulates how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs.

Any applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) details.

The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.